No. Oklahoma currently has no state law prohibiting or regulating the use of cellular telephones while operating a motor vehicle.
Currently, five states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington) plus the District of Columbia prohibit driving while talking on handheld cell phones.
Seventeen more states have restricted cell phone use for novice drivers, licensed drivers [...]
Premises liability cases are those kind of cases where someone suffers an injury on the “premises” of another, due to the negligence of the person/company that owns or operates the premises. The premises could be a residence such as a house or apartment, or a business such as a restaurant or grocery store, or a [...]
If you have been injured as a result of a “slip and fall” accident, there are several things that you should do and not do:
Seek medical attention for your injuries.
Request the names of witnesses, including store employees. Be sure to get phone numbers and addresses.
Take photographs of the scene, being sure to get good shots [...]
It is common practice for insurance adjusters to call injury claimants and attempt to record a statement before the victim has an opportunity to talk to an attorney. Often, the victim is still in shock or under the influence of medication and is not thinking clearly. Most people feel that because they have a legitimate [...]
1. Help everyone to a safe place. Assist the injured.
2. Call 911. Request police, medical and fire assistance as necessary.
3. For minor accidents and no serious injuries, move cars to the side of the road and out of the way of oncoming traffic.
4. Turn on your hazard lights and put out markers and flares as [...]
You are not required by law to have an attorney represent you. However, without a lawyer you must deal with an experienced insurance adjuster or insurance company lawyer on your own. Both of these parties make a living protecting the insurance company’s interests. The best way to be sure that you receive each and every [...]
In Personal Injury cases, I do not charge an attorney fee for personally consulting with you about your case. In fact, many people who have been injured through no fault of their own do not have the money to hire a lawyer to protect their rights. I understand. That’s the reason my attorney fee is [...]
The length of time necessary to conclude a personal injury case depends upon a number of factors. You will not be in a position to consider settling your claim until you know how much the final medical expenses will total. Therefore, the amount of time required to heal is often one of the biggest factors [...]
You are entitled to recover all the damages directly caused by your accident. Although every case is different, the law allows the victim of a Personal Injury to be compensated for:
Past and future medical expenses
Past and future lost wages
Loss of ability to work
Physical pain and suffering
Emotional and mental suffering
Permanent physical damage
Disfigurement, including scars and limping
Property [...]
Yes. If you are involved in an automobile accident that was not your fault, the responsible party or their insurance company is liable for the damages to your vehicle. If your automobile is a total loss, you are entitled to the reasonable market value for the vehicle.
